US Bridges

US 17 over I-95/RAMP Off I-95

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · 1 MI W Pocotaligo · Structure no. 000000000005961

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 over I-95/RAMP Off I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 over I-95/RAMP Off I-95 in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,966 by 2043. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 17
CrossesI-95/RAMP Off I-95
Location1 MI W Pocotaligo
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyJasper County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.63152, -80.88183
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2023)
Projected traffic18,966 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 over I-95/RAMP Off I-95 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 over I-95/RAMP Off I-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 17 over I-95/RAMP Off I-95 carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 17 over I-95/RAMP Off I-95?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 over I-95/RAMP Off I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.